Hossted (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies on hossted.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can accept or reject optional cookies and manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner or using your browser.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of text sent by your web browser when you visit a website. A cookie file is stored in your web browser and allows the Website or a third party to recognize you, make your next visit easier, and provide additional functionality.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly: Some cookies are necessary to allow you to navigate the site and use its features.
- Improve your user experience: Cookies help remember your preferences and improve your experience by showing relevant content.
- Analyze and understand website usage: Cookies enable us to see how users interact with the site and track usage data for improvement purposes.
- Marketing and Advertising: Cookies help us and our partners deliver relevant advertisements and track conversion metrics.
Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies utilized on our Website, their purpose, duration, and categorization:
| Tool | Category | What it collects / Purpose | Cookies / Storage (Name + Duration) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complianz | Necessary | Cookie consent/preferences | cmplz_policy_id (~1 year); cmplz_banner-status (~1 year); cmplz_consented_services (~1 year); cmplz_functional (~1 year); cmplz_cookie_data (session) |
| Cloudflare | Necessary | Bot protection and security | __cf_bm (session/short-term); cf_clearance (~1 year) |
| WordPress | Necessary | User authentication and technical site functionality | wordpress_logged_in_* (session); wordpress_test_cookie (session); wp-settings-* (~1 year); wp-settings-time-* (~1 year) |
| Google Analytics | Statistics | Website usage and visitor analytics | _ga (~2 years); _ga_NEY4T8G6ED (~2 years); _ga_LV9HQSLRY3 (~2 years) |
| Microsoft Clarity | Statistics | Session and behavioral analytics | _clck (~1 year); _clsk (~1 day); ANONCHK (session) |
| PixelYourSite | Statistics / Marketing | Tracks visitor interactions, traffic sources and marketing events | pys_start_session (session); pysTrafficSource (~1 week); pys_landing_page (~1 week); pys_first_visit (~1 week); last_pysTrafficSource (~1 week); last_pys_landing_page (~1 week); pys_advanced_form_data (~2 years); pbid (~3 months) |
| Meta / Facebook Pixel | Marketing | Advertising, conversion and visitor tracking | _fbp (~3 months); lastExternalReferrer (session/storage); lastExternalReferrerTime (session/storage) |
| Google Ads / AdSense | Marketing | Advertising and conversion tracking | _gcl_au (~3 months); _gcl_ls (~3 months / ~1 year depending on stored item) |
| Marketing | Advertising, analytics and visitor identification | bcookie (~1 year); li_gc (~6 months); lidc (~1 day) | |
| HubSpot | Marketing | Marketing, chat and meeting functionality | __hmpl (session); rhumb_transition_history (session); other HubSpot cookies declared by Complianz |
Managing Cookies
You can manage and delete cookies through your browser settings or our dedicated cookie consent banner or via your browser. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function correctly. For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, so please check back periodically. If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at [email protected].